Upload a release to Awal / The Orchard

The outline

1. 1Sign in to the Awal workstation
2. 2Create the project and a digital single
3. 3Fill the release basics and artist details
4. 4Upload 3000px square artwork and wait for 'Artwork complete'
5. 5Upload lossless FLAC or WAV and wait for a playable duration
6. 6Set territories, scheduling and the US publishing obligation
7. 7Validate, fix named errors, submit and record UPC/ISRC

Why this matters

This is one of the tasks people most often put off or pay someone else for. Once you've done it with a guide beside you, you can do it alone next time. Every session is recorded, so you can rewatch the exact clicks.